M3 Bradley 1:72 ICM 72913

Plastic military model kit: M3 Bradley 1:72 ICM 72913

The M3 Bradley 1:72 ICM 72913 model kit is a precisely crafted set that allows you to create a miniature of the American cavalry combat vehicle. The M3 Bradley is a reconnaissance vehicle developed under the ARSV (Armored Reconnaissance Scout Vehicle) program and integrated with the FVS (Fighting Vehicle Systems) program, creating the Bradley Fighting Vehicle platform.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:72
• Catalog number: 72913
• Number of parts: 148
• Model dimensions: length 92 mm
• Historical period: Contemporary

Markings and painting variants:

• M3 Bradley, 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Knox, Kentucky, January 1983
• M3 Bradley, 3rd Infantry Division, West Germany, mid-80s
• M3 Bradley, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Polk, Louisiana, April 1990
• M3 Bradley, 197th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), Operation DESERT STORM, Saudi Arabia, 1991

Vehicle history and specifications: The M3 Bradley was designed as a reconnaissance vehicle with a crew consisting of three soldiers and two scouts. It is equipped with a 25-mm automatic cannon, a 7.62-mm machine gun, and two TOW anti-tank guided missiles. The vehicle also features a portable ground surveillance radar, specialized radios, and night vision devices. The modified troop compartment is designed to accommodate a motorcycle. The M3 Bradley has undergone a series of upgrades that enhanced its protection and firepower.

Recommended paints for model painting:

• German Field Grey 1070
• Black 1002
• Leather Brown 1053
• Camouflage Green 1071
• Dark Rust 1051
• Clear Red 1011
• Clear Blue 1012
• Silver 1024
• Clear Orange 1016
• Middle Stone 1060
• Green Brown 1061
• Offwhite 1028
• Gun Metal 1027
• Rubber Black 1039

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.